Looks pretty mighty and weird at the same time eh!
We found it by chance, not knowing what it is.
Mind my ignorance when writing this as I will share my
experience.
It started with both Anna and I wanted to cover the famous
UNESCO site Wieliczka Salt Mine, after looking at the entrance price, I decided
to be kiam siap (stingy) for whatever stupid reason. Occasionally I do this
during trips despite I told myself not to, after spending a bomb on a trip, I
should just close my eyes and pay for the entrance fee (of which I now
regretted not visiting [padan muka Lily!]). So we decided, to do a
self-discovery trip Wieliczka town, rather quaint seriously.
#TravelTips 1 : I would highly recommend for you guys to do
an overnight trip here here, the country site is awesome and calm to look at.
And do check activities you can do at the meadows, farms or country site.
We departed during the midday and arrive just before noon I
think, or perhaps at noon. Upon checking out the Wieliczka Salt Mine plus
mapping and ticking those attractions we covered, we noticed that there is
thing called Graduation Tower which we were curious of. We obediently head to
the tower direction, while looking for any place interesting for us to look-see
look-see or perhaps drop in and get some souvenirs. There was almost none. Sigh….
It was pretty easy actually, as we got down from the train
and cross the main street (a rather small street), within 50m or so, you’ll
notice an Information Booth/Counter,
just go right in and get a map, they will be able to point you the right
direction to whether you should start your walking excursion. Yup! You
practically can walk to most of the attractions.
#TravelTips 2 : Depart as early as possible as the queue can
be super long.
#TravelTips 3 : Where a proper walking shoe and bring a
bottle of water
Our first point of interest was the Salt Mine, of which we
later head to the Graduation Tower, here, we decided to stay abit longer due to
the health benefit…gitew. It is one of
the most interesting structure I’ve seen and coupled with the health benefits,
I guess I am more impress with how the Polish able to combine this 2 element
and build this tower.
Graduation Tower
Also called a Thorn House, the graduation tower wall is made
of bundles of brushwood/blackthorn against a wooden wall-like frame. You will
see salt water dripping on the brushwood from the top and partly evaporates; it
is said that some of the minerals from the solution are left behind on the
brushwood twigs. This mineral-rich water droplets are regarded as having
beneficial health effects similar to breathing in sea air. Hence, it is often
visited for health reason.
Who and why should visit the graduation tower?
Inhalations at the graduation tower are recommended for
persons suffering from recurring and chronic ailments of the respiratory
system. Thus patients with rhinitis, sinusitis, laryngitis and during the
period of post-therapy of acute infections of the respiratory system will feel
a relief. The brine aerosol also helps patients to remove mucus during such
ailments as, for instance, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
and bronchial asthma.
The benefits of inhalations at a graduation tower are well
known. The salutary effects can be observed especially with patients suffering
respiratory system disorders. Inhalations at a graduation tower have a positive
impact on the mucous membrane of our nose, throat, sinuses, trachea and larynx,
confirms doctor Magdalena Paciorek, Assistant Health Treatment Consultant at
the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort. The microclimate of the area
surrounding the graduation tower is also serves as a preventive measure for
healthy persons cleansing their respiratory tract and improving their body
defence system. This allows to protect oneself, at least to a certain extent,
from recurring infections.
The best treatment effects can be achieved while standing
not closer than 30 meters from the tower while the recommended duration of a
single visit is 15 to 30 minutes, twice a day. It is also recommended to have a
brisk walk after the visit to the graduation tower or take a stroll along the
park avenues. You can also enter the roofed platforms or the tower from which
you can admire the magnificent view of the surroundings. But, if you just want
to relax and take a deep and healthy breath in the area of the graduation tower
there are plenty of benches to sit on in the area.
#TravelTips 4 : The brushwood twigs are usually changed
every 5-10 years.
#TravelTips 5 : Prepare to spend longer time at the
Graduation Tower.
The place is rather scenic I must say, in fact I think the
whole town is scenic, quaint and full of history. I fell in love with it
immediately.
#TravelTips 6 : For those whom love to take ‘creative’
memorable photography, bring your graduation robe and take a picture here J *wink*.
Oh! This ain’t over yet for Wieliczka town, I have more to
share in my next entry. Stay tune.
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